Washington Town, Green County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Town, Green County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington Town, Green County and Green County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Green County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 148 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Green County compares with Wisconsin
Green County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Green County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Green County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.7 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.6% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.3% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.1% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Green County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Green County at a glance: 10.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 148 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Green County. They injured 80 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 29 days.
Only 8 truck crashes were reported in Washington Town, Green County since 2015; patterns below come from Green County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.2% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 55.1% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Washington is SR-69, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-59 (1) and SR-81 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 6.1%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Washington Town, Green County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-69; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 33.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Green County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-69 | 4 |
| SR-59 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Green County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 011 | 17 |
| Sth 069 | 15 |
| Cth | 7 |
| SR-069 | 6 |
| Sth 081 | 6 |
| Sth 059 | 5 |
| Cth F | 4 |
| Cth J | 4 |
Washington Town, Green County at a glance
| Population | 848 |
| Land area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53570) | $87,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53570) | $244,139 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Green County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 13 | -16% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 15 | +14% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 12 | -17% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington Town, Green County
How many truck crashes happen in Washington Town, Green County?
148 truck crashes have been reported in Green County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 80 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Washington Town, Green County?
Since 2015, SR-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Washington Town, Green County?
Truck crashes in Green County peak in January, with 14.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Washington Town, Green County?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Green County since 2015, 6.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Washington Town, Green County compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 33.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Green County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Washington Town, Green County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.